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business1 month ago•13 min saved

Hype Over Flavor: 10 Spirits That Ride Branding More Than The Bottle

An opinion piece arguing that ten widely celebrated liquor brands—Aviation American Gin, Grey Goose, WhistlePig, St-Germain, Patrón, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, The Macallan, Bulleit, Pappy Van Winkle, and Bumbu—are overrated, due to marketing narratives, celebrity associations, scarcity, or mass-market appeal rather than distinct aroma or taste; while some are well-made, their hype and price exceed the liquid’s actual quality or value, illustrating a broader pattern where branding eclipses craft in the spirits world.

via Tasting Table|

#branding #business #cocktails

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Avoiding 'Hangxiety': The Best and Worst Alcohol Choices

To avoid 'hangxiety,' or anxiety after drinking, experts suggest opting for low-alcohol options like beer and hard seltzer, which have fewer congeners that contribute to hangover symptoms. Dark liquors like brandy and whiskey, as well as red wine, are more likely to cause anxiety due to their complex composition and higher levels of congeners. These drinks can lead to increased stress hormones and dehydration, exacerbating anxiety the next day.

via New York Post |

#alcohol #beer #hangxiety

food-and-drink1 year ago•2 min saved

"2024 London Spirits Competition: Award-Winning Tequila, Bourbon, Whiskies, and Gin Revealed"

The 2024 London Spirits Competition has named Cierto Reserve Collection Añejo as the best tequila, despite its $250 price tag, due to its unique aging process in French Limousin oak barrels, resulting in a complex flavor profile with toffee, wood spice, and hazelnut notes. The tequila, produced by NOM 1146 in Jalisco, Mexico, has received numerous awards for its elegant and balanced taste, making it a standout in the crowded spirits market.

via Forbes|

#alcohol #cierto-reserve-collection-anejo #food-and-drink

food-and-drink2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top 6 Bourbon Brands of 2024"

Bourbon, America's "native spirit," must be made in the US with a mash bill of at least 51% corn. The six favorite bourbons for 2024 include Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Union Horse Reserve Straight Bourbon, Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon, Bib & Tucker 6-Year Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. Recommendations for picking the best bourbon include grabbing a cheap everyday mixer, a nice barrel strength bourbon, and a small batch craft bourbon.

via The Manual|

#bourbon #cocktails #food-and-drink

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Hades and 13 Sentinels Spirits in New Event"

In celebration of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's fifth anniversary, Nintendo has announced the addition of new spirits from games like Hades, WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, starting from January 25th. Players will need to defeat these spirits in battle to earn more SP than usual, and the surprise update comes after the recent anniversary celebrations, where the game's director, Masahiro Sakurai, expressed disbelief at how much time has passed since the game's release.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #new-releases #nintendo

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Introduces New Spirits from Zelda, Splatoon, and Pikmin"

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has revealed new spirits from games like Splatoon 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Pikmin 4, available for five days starting January 11, 2024, with increased gold rewards. The final Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, will be released on February 16, 2024.

via Nintendo Life|

#anniversary-event #gaming #new-characters

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Campari Expands Portfolio with $1.2 Billion Courvoisier Cognac Acquisition

Italian spirits company Campari has agreed to acquire French cognac house Courvoisier from Beam Suntory for $1.2 billion, marking Campari's largest acquisition to date. The purchase of Courvoisier, one of the top four cognac brands, will strengthen Campari's presence in the United States and offer growth potential in the Asia Pacific region, particularly China. Campari aims to become a more serious contender to spirits giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard and expects the acquisition to boost its net sales by around 9%. The deal is expected to close next year and will be funded through a mix of debt, cash, and equity.

via Reuters|

#acquisition #brandy #business

gaming2 years ago•0 min saved

"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Announces Fifth Anniversary Event with New Spirits and Sora Amiibo Release"

New spirits will be added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in January, with the game director, Sakurai, keeping the source of the spirits a surprise.

via GoNintendo|

#gaming #january #sakurai

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes passes away after brief illness.

Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, the world's largest spirits company, has died at the age of 63 after a brief illness. Menezes, who was set to retire at the end of this month, had been in hospital receiving treatment for a stomach ulcer. He had been with the company since its formation in 1997 and was behind the "Keep Walking" campaign for Johnnie Walker. Menezes is survived by his wife and two children.

via Reuters|

#business #ceo #diageo

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes passes away at 63.

Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, has passed away at the age of 63 after a short illness. Menezes had been CEO of the company for 10 years and was due to retire in 2023. During his tenure, he championed diversity and helped the company grow to become the number one company by net sales value in several spirits categories. Menezes is survived by his wife and two children.

via The Spirits Business|

#business #ceo #diageo

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Diddy sues Diageo over alleged neglect and racism towards his spirits brands.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has launched Diddy Direct, a direct-to-consumer liquor retailer that offers US consumers the option to purchase Combs' spirits, including Cîroc Vodka and DeLeón Tequila. The platform provides information on where to find each of Combs' spirits brands and allows consumers to purchase the products for delivery, if possible in their area. Diddy Direct also includes an interactive national map to geo-locate local businesses and distributors. The platform is available now across the US.

via The Spirits Business|

#business #ciroc-vodka #deleon-tequila